PURPLE is hiring: Account Manager - Fashion in New York

Who We Are:

PURPLE is a global lifestyle communications agency with offices in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. For more than two decades, PURPLE has been the leader in culturally connected, results‑driven brand communications. With the original founding team still leading the business, we bring together our cross‑generational and diverse personal networks globally to connect people and brands, build strategy and drive commercial success. Our in‑house talent pride themselves on their international networks, working collaboratively across luxury and creative industries to deliver game‑changing earned media campaigns that are always bespoke, non‑traditional and often provocative. Understanding the world of luxury and the ever‑evolving possibilities to lead in the space, we offer connected services across Communications, Events, Social Media, Partnerships, and VIP & Talent. PURPLE doesn’t follow the cultural zeitgeist, we create it.

Department:

Fashion

Location:

PURPLE New York

Compensation:

$75,000 - $85,000 / year

Who You Are
PURPLE is on the hunt for an exceptional Account Manager to join our Fashion division and help shape the next chapter of one of the industry’s most respected agencies. Working hand in hand with your Account Director, you’ll create the headline‑making moments that define our brands – landing standout product placements, securing covetable profile features, and orchestrating launches the industry talks about long after the lights go down. We’re looking for someone with an instinctive feel for brand‑building, a true passion for the world of fashion, and the kind of initiative that turns good campaigns into unforgettable ones. Polished client liaison skills and a black book brimming with trusted brand and press contacts are non‑negotiable. You’ll be the driving force behind awareness for the brands in your portfolio – championing each client across campaigns, special projects, runway shows, presentations, and events. You’ll cultivate meaningful relationships with the journalists and editors who shape the conversation, and you’ll wear PURPLE’s name with pride wherever you go.

Key Responsibilities

Build and nurture influential relationships across fashion, lifestyle, and culture media

Deliver standout PR campaigns, launches, events, and media moments that cut through

Develop strategic communications plans with fresh, creative thinking

Pitch compelling stories and secure high-impact editorial coverage

Identify exciting partnerships, collaborations, and cultural opportunities

Lead flawless event execution, from logistics to guest experience

Manage product placement, media requests, and sample trafficking end‑to‑end

Monitor media and competitor activity to keep brands ahead of the conversation

Produce polished client reports, presentations, and communications

Support and mentor junior team members, helping them grow and thrive

Build strong relationships with influencers, editors, and emerging voices across the US market

Contribute to new business pitches with strategic thinking and creative energy

Skills and Experience

Strong experience within fashion PR or communications

A proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, commercially driven environments

A track record of delivering impactful, results‑driven PR campaigns

Established fashion and lifestyle media contacts

Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills

Strong organisational skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

Creative thinking paired with sharp strategic instincts

Experience managing events, launches, and talent relations

Leadership experience or mentoring capabilities highly valued

A natural ability to spot opportunities across earned, owned, and paid media

Proficiency across MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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